Patents by Inventor Michael J. Grinaski

Michael J. Grinaski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Water purification system
    Patent number: 9084949
    Abstract: A water treatment system is provided. The system includes a first container and a pump fluidly coupled to the first container. A filter is fluidly coupled to the pump opposite the first container. A valve having an inlet fluidly is coupled to the filter opposite the pump, the valve having a first outlet fluidly coupled to the first container and a second outlet. At least one UV germicidal light is fluidly coupled to the second outlet, wherein a fluid from the second outlet flows over at least a portion of the length of the at least one UV germicidal light. A second container is fluidly coupled to the second conduit. At least one electrical generator is configured to couple with a bicycle, the at least one electrical generator being electrically coupled to provide electrical power to the at least one UV germicidal bulb and the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Micah C. Bowen, Joseph R. Conti, Amanda L. Fortus, Andrew M. Labrie, Robert T. T. Gettens, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Matthew M. McCormack, Michael J. Grinaski
  • WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120292260
    Abstract: A water treatment system is provided. The system includes a first container and a pump fluidly coupled to the first container. A filter is fluidly coupled to the pump opposite the first container. A valve having an inlet fluidly is coupled to the filter opposite the pump, the valve having a first outlet fluidly coupled to the first container and a second outlet. At least one UV germicidal light is fluidly coupled to the second outlet, wherein a fluid from the second outlet flows over at least a portion of the length of the at least one UV germicidal light. A second container is fluidly coupled to the second conduit. At least one electrical generator is configured to couple with a bicycle, the at least one electrical generator being electrically coupled to provide electrical power to the at least one UV germicidal bulb and the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Micah C. Bowen, Joseph R. Conti, Amanda L. Fortus, Andrew M. Labrie, Robert T. T. Gettens, James C. McKeon, Glenn E. Vallee, Matthew M. McCormack, Michael J. Grinaski